MMI Undergraduate Club Meeting Minutes, Wednesday, October 3, 2006

Joanne Weber, advisor for the major:

• Many resources available to MMI majors. Just ask!
• See website for lists of people and programs.
• Other programs available- i.e., accelerated nursing programs at other UW System schools.
• Employment after graduation: many companies seek out MMI graduates (i.e., Aerotek).
• Graduate school and health professions careers are great resources- go and ask questions and meet people!
• Resume and personal statement writing workshops are also great.
• Check the bulletin board near Joanne’s office (on the second floor of MSC).

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Wausau Whys & Wow’s science expo (sponsored by UW Alumni Association) needs volunteers to man booths: October 27 from 9-3 pm.
• Maybe volunteering at hospital November 18 or another day? Thursdays work best for most people present.
• Ronald McDonald house dinner: December 6^th at 5pm, making a meal for ~45 people (need 10 volunteers).
• NSCS Charity Ball (in March) needs people to help out- ask Allie for more info.

Dues:

• $15/whole year or $10/semester.
• Please pay to Danielle or any other officer.
• Checks to MMI Undergraduate Club, or cash.

Academic Opportunities:

• WARM program- for WI residents interested in rural medicine.  See med school website (www.med.wisc.edu)
• Well Child Clinic: Mondays at Lincoln School (off South Park St) provides care for lower income students and families.  Spanish speakers needed.  Email Sean Spencer if interested: spspencer@wisc.edu

Ideas for future meetings this year:

• Industry representatives
• Public health
• Infectious Disease/ BT people
• tour of a facility?
• faculty?

Next meeting: November 1, 2006